Wednesday, January 27, 2010

NATALIE COUGHLIN best known as a world class swimmer and American Olympian. She has earned 11 Olympic medals and she is currently training for the 2012 Summer Games.How does she do it? Determination, drive and discipline count high on her score card. And she's got lots to share with us! For more info, visit: www.tummywise.com

CJ BEATTY is a former NC A&T baseball standout. He was selected:First Team All-MEAC NC A&T Male Athlete of the Year2007 NC A&T Rookie of the Year2007 MEAC Rookie of the Year2007 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American2007-2008 Led MEAC Conference in Home Runs

Currently CJ is playing in the St.Louis Cardinal Organization. CJ was selected in the 2009 Major League Amatuer Draft June 2009. The Goal of this program is to ensure players learn the fundamentals of hitting and comprehend what it takes to reach their full hitting potential.

Saturday, February 6, 2010Where: High Point Batting CenterAges: 7-12 years oldTime:Session I: 10:00 am- 12 noonSession II: 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm(Session II will only be available after Session I is filled)Cost:$30.00 per sessionor $25.00 with a donation of 5 canned goods to be donated to the Macedonia Baseball League of High PointOnly 35 slots available: Click here to register online

While beans begin to simmer add chicken bouillon and the ham hock to the pot.

Sauté onions and garlic together in a little fat, then add to the pot.

Simmer beans approximately 2 hours. Beans should be just firm and the liquid should be slightly thick and creamy. You may need to add small amounts of water in batches as the beans cook to achieve this .

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

This powerful movie has the potential to have a huge impact on teens, schools and youth groups around the nation. For more infomation about the film, resources for youth leaders and an updated listing of theatres where the film is playing, visit the website: www.tosavealifemovie.com

As of right now, here are theatres in the Triad where you can see To Save a Life:

Monday, January 18, 2010

By now you've heard me talk about my new NBC show, Losing It! We're in the FINAL days of casting families nationwide! We're looking for men who have at least 80 to 100 pounds to lose and women who have at least 30 to 50 pounds to lose. We are also looking for families with teens or kids who are ready to lose at least 25 pounds. Sound like your family? If so, I could be moving in with you for a week! Get all of the details here or send your application and video here.

Live in D.C.?Casting calls for my new show will be held on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the D.C. Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. For more info, please visit NBC.com/casting.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Compassion International is asking for help Haiti as well. Compassion operates 230 Child Development Centers in Haiti, and 1/3 of those are located in the area hardest hit by the quake. According to compassion, the children they serve in Haiti are in shock and face immediate needs for food, water, medical care, shelter and counseling. We have teams prepared to respond, and we are deeply committed to helping each child. They’re asking for monetary donations and prayer. For more information or to make a donation visit: https://www.compassion.com/contribution/giving/disasterrelief.htm?referer=105910

More info from Compassion...

Compassion in Haiti• Compassion’s work in Haiti began in 1968.• Currently, more than 64,600 children participate in 230 child development centers. At least one-third of Compassion’s centers are in the area hardest hit by the earthquake.• Compassion partners with churches to help them provide Haitian children with the opportunity to rise above their circumstances and become all God has created them to be.

What is Compassion Doing?

Without communication, we don’t have specifics for this crisis. But our Compassion guidelines for disaster response spell out pretty specifically what the field should do and can do in response to a crisis.IMMEDIATE RESPONSEIn the immediate few hours after a disaster, Compassion locates those Compassion-assisted children and families who have been affected by the disaster, and provide them with the following:• Temporary Shelter: Shelter needed to remove the families out of the elements and into safety. Items like tents, tarps, blankets & mosquito nets are often supplied.

• Cooking Utensils & Fuel: Things like pots and pans, plates, cups, eating utensils, as well as a means for cooking food item

• Emergency Clothing: 2-3 day supply of clothing for each family member.

• Preventive Health Services: Control of communicable diseases (e.g. measles, malaria) and outbreak control (e.g. cholera, meningitis, typhoid) needed to ensure health is not negatively affected as a result of the disaster.

Compassion staff will also set up a temporary meeting area called a “child area”, and stock it with crayons; paper; stuffed animals, etc. A “child area” is described as a safe place for registered children & their siblings to go during the aftermath of a disaster. Here they can find comfort in activities (such as coloring & games) as well as support and encouragement from project staff.

ON-GOING RESPONSEOn-going efforts in the wake of a disaster or crisis are provided in the form of:

• Family Reunification: Locating & unifying Compassion families who were separated during theaftermath of the disaster

• Food & Water: Emergency food & water needed until the family is re-established and able to keep themselves at the level of nutrition they were prior to the disaster

• Personal Items: Toiletries and other personal items needed to maintain hygiene during the aftermath of the disaster

• Trauma Counseling/Spiritual Support: Counseling needed on an individual or group basis; It ispreferred that his counseling be provided by Christian health workers or pastoral staff.

• Medical Attention: Any medical needs resulting from the disaster

• Funeral Expenses

Why Compassion?• Compassion is working around the globe to permanently rescue children from poverty, not merely sustain them through it.

• Compassion recognizes there is no such thing as a cookie-cutter kid. That is why we take anindividualized, holistic approach to meet the personal needs of each of the more than 1 million children we serve in 25 of the world’s poorest countries on four continents.

• Recognizing that poverty is more than a lack of money, Compassion’s unique holistic combination of physical, economic, educational and spiritual development programs helps Compassion-sponsored children to thrive, not just survive.

• Because local churches know the unique needs of their community’s children, Compassion works exclusively through local churches, partnering with more than 5,000 community congregations from 60 denominations.

• Compassion is consistently recognized for its financial integrity by organizations including:

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Here is an update from Mark Stuart, the former lead singer of Audio Adrenaline. His parents run an orphanage in Haiti, part of the "Hands and Feet Project" founded by Audio Adrenaline. Mark and his wife were at the orphanage in Haiti when the earthquake happened. Here is his account of the situation there. If you are interested in helping the orphanages they operate, visit www.handsandfeetproject.org

"We don't have any cell phone coverage...just email. Everyone here at the Jacmel Hands and Feet project is fine. We haven't slept since yesterday, but all the children and staff are safe. Right now, the kids and nannies are falling asleep out in the yard away from the buildings. My wife and I are answering tons of emails as quick as possible.

The situation in Jacmel is very bad. Hotels, hospitals, houses, and schools have collapsed. The aftershocks continue to scare all of the children and the adults for that matter. The after shocks alone are averaging over 5pts on the richter scale. Its not fun.

Our needs are food, water, and propane. Most of the food for us and the Jacmel area comes from Port au Prince and the mountain pass to Port au Prince has split apart. My wife and I were scheduled to depart for Miami on Friday, but the airport is shut down and the road is obviously impassable. We may be evacuated in a few days, but that is ok we are needed here. Our other orphanage in Grand Goave has been destroyed. The children there are ok, but lack a place to stay for now. They are on the far side of the mountain from us...closer to Port ar Prince.

We need help..if people want to donate go to handsandfeetproject.org and give. Over the next few weeks and months we MUST be prepared to take as many orphans as possible. Pleas continue to pray for the people of Haiti.

Donate to Red Cross via Text Message:For those interesting in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Friday January 15 10:00AM - 6:00PMSaturday January 16 8:00AM - 5:00PMMake plans now to attendFREE PARKING!!!!$5.00 A PERSON CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE ADMITTED FREE!

What child doesn’t get excited seeing bright red fire engines, sirens screaming, whizzing down the street? Or hope to become a firefighter when he or she grows up? On Friday and Saturday, January 15 and 16, 2010 at Joel Coliseum, youngsters and their families will get a chance to experience first-hand the exciting world of firefighting and rescue at the Piedmont Fire Expo, the annual fundraiser of the Forsyth County Fire and Rescue Association.

The Piedmont Fire Expo is one of the largest shows in the Southeast at which vendors can showcase new equipment and fire and rescue personnel receive advanced and innovative training. It’s also a day for community members to witness first hand the "live action" that they rarely get to see in person. During both days of the Expo, several training exercises will be presented, including vehicle extrication demonstrations and propane gas training.

"The propane gas training is very visual, with lots of fire in a controlled environment," said Steve Ogburn, a volunteer firefighter at Mineral Springs Fire Department. "We’ll also practice rescue techniques on various types of vehicles, as well as keep up-to-date on all the new hybrid vehicles that come on the market."

Hybrid vehicles, which run on a combination of electricity or gas, are becoming popular in the United States. But with all their benefits, they pose a risk to rescue workers in the event of an accident. "With all the battery lines and high voltage, we have to know where to make the cuts in the car to get people out safely and quickly," Ogburn said. "If we make a wrong cut, we could get electrocuted. You can see why we have to have constant training."

For the last 53 years, The Forsyth County Fire and Rescue Association, with approximately 1,200 current firefighters as members, has supported member fire departments and rescue squads in local communities, offering year-round training and other valuable services at no cost."That ‘no-cost’ benefit is very important, since each firefighter has to maintain a certain amount of training each year," said Tim Lasley, Fire Chief at Vienna Fire Department, and association co-chair. "Our association helps make it possible for volunteers to keep doing what they love to do, without having a financial burden paying for all the training."

On average, the Association provides over 1,100 hours of instruction with almost 12,000 students, saving Forsyth County taxpayers about $60,000, over the past few years. If it wasn’t for the Piedmont Fire Expo, each department in Forsyth County would have to increase its fire taxes in order to maintain training.

Other events at the January Expo scheduled to be included are hands-on fire-extinguisher safety stations, a fire safety house that children can crawl through and learn very important safety tips, photo opportunities with Sparky the Dog, Smokey the Bear, kid giveaways and many more hands-on activities for the entire family.

The Expo, sponsored by Triad Fire and Reynolds American, is open Friday, January 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, January 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, and free for children 16 and under. Parking is also free. Sponsorships for the Expo are still available. For more details, visit www.piedmontfireexpo.org2010 Piedmont Fire Expo

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Perspectives On the World Christian Movement is a Christianeducation course to help believers learn more about God’sheart for all nations and how believers worldwide can playan active role in the Great Commission.

First Christian Church of Kernersville will be offering the14 week Perspectives Class beginning January 14th,from 6:30-9:30 pm. Each session will be taught by adifferent guest speaker on that particular subject. Afterthis class you will have a new perspective on being thechurch and not just attending church.

Monday, January 04, 2010

Let's make 2010 the decade we get fit for good! Allen Branch with Fitness One Training Systems is GUARANTEEING you'll lose 20 pounds in 12 weeks by following his exercise and eating plan. Their website is http://www.myfitnessone.com/. Here's more info about the plan:

Also, if you are looking for a drive-thru lunch or dinner that won't ruin your diet, Allen suggests Chick-fil-a:

Fitness One's 6 Chick-Fil-A of Kernersville Meal Options:

When eating out, you can make good decisions to help you stay on track with your fitness goals. The more you pay attention to how you eat & what you eat, the more consciousness you will be at making the right food choices.

We are happy to announce our partnership with Chick fil a of Kernersville for 2010 and are pleased to announce the first in our series of Healthy meal options at Chick fil A. All of these meal options are based on 400 calories or less, and can be adjusted based on your needs. Please consult a Fitness One trainer for more basic guidelines.

Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Club Sandwichrecommended option if paired only with water if wanting tokeep meal calories at or below 400 caloriesTotal Calories 380Carbs 34 (net carbs 27)Fiber 7Protein 36•Can decrease calories keeping under 400 & add a side salad if have hold either the provolone cheese or apple wood bacon on the sandwich.

Chargrilled Chicken Cool WrapTotal Calories 400Carbs 47 (38 net carbs)Fiber 9Protein 35•Can ask to hold the cheese to reduce calories if wanting to add a side salad or fruit. 1 slice of Provolone cheese is 70 calories. Same amount of calories as side salad or medium fruit cup.

About Me

I have three extremely cute kids-Andrew is 14,
Carley is 12 and Laura is 9. My husband, Alton, is a delivery driver by day with dreams of one day publishing his own comic book. Yes, he is a geek, but I love him anyway. I have been working at WBFJ since September 2004 when God threw me out of the boat I was riding in and set me on a new and wonderful course. I love co-hosting the morning show, although the lack of sleep does make me a bit loopy at times.